The ISO 9001 Standard is an international standard for creating a quality management system (QMS) that was created, perfected, and published by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Who Should Use ISO 9001? ISO 9001 can be used by any organization, regardless of size or industry. More than one million organizations from more than 160 countries […]
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Understanding the ISO 9001 Gap Analysis Process
As you prepare for ISO 9001 implementation, a gap analysis is a good starting point to help you understand where your business is ready to meet the requirements of this quality management system (QMS) and where you have deficiencies, or “gaps,” in your processes. Though a gap analysis can be a challenging undertaking, especially when […]
Tips for Increasing Employee Engagement With ISO 9001
Employee engagement is a key part of ISO 9001 standards, but when adopting a new program, building engagement can be a challenging process. Employees may be resistant at first to adopting new practices, but you can ease the transition and help to maintain employee engagement with a few simple strategies. Increase employee engagement with your […]
How ISO 9001 Can Increase the Reliability of Your Products and Services
It’s common for businesses to learn about ISO 9001 but to put off seeking certification. The typical reason for businesses to postpone certification is that they aren’t convinced that ISO 9001 can benefit them, especially given the demanding process of achieving and maintaining the standards. In reality, however, ISO 9001 increases the reliability of the […]
ISO 9001:2015 Requirements: Elements of a Quality Management System
Obtaining your ISO 9001:2015 certification is an admirable goal. Your business – and its customers – will reap many benefits. However, in order to get that approval from an accredited registrar (certification body), you need to understand the elements of a quality management system. As a manager, you probably know it like the back of […]
The Purpose of ISO: Top Benefits of International Standards
So what is it all for anyway? What is the purpose of ISO, and what’s the use of having international standards at all? … Well … plenty. There are many benefits of international standards, so much so in fact that professionals from industries around the world work with ISO to develop the standards. Top Benefits […]
The Process ISO Uses to Develop Standards
The process ISO uses to develop standards is detailed, involved, complex and lengthy – and that’s a good thing. ISO standards aim to ensure that similar businesses throughout the world follow the same rules, so it’s understandable that it’s a long and difficult process. Luckily, as you are trying to obtain your ISO 9001:2015 certification, […]
What Does ISO Conformity Mean?
We hear the word “conform” in many circles. We conform to a lot of things in life, so it’s a fairly common word that we use often. The concept of “ISO conformity” is not much more complicated than the basic meaning of “conform.” When you think of it that way, it’s easy to answer the […]